When it comes to eating out, we can't help thinking of big meals in the restaurants, which usually contain much more fat and less fibers. Whether it is a business meeting over lunch or a fast food meal with the kids, eating out is a part of our lives. We eat out to save a lot of time, like grabbing a bite at fast food restaurants, or we take dining out as a favorite way to relax and socialize with friends.
Eating out can be fun but many people still like eating at home more because it is healthier. When my dear wife does not prepare foods for me, I would rather cook some instant noodles and eat at home! However, we go out to eat once in a while for holidays or on special occasions.
More and more people want to make healthy food choices nowadays. Some are watching calories, while others want to keep their cholesterol(胆固醇)under control or eat less fat. Plan ahead and choose wisely, you will find foods that fit into your meal plan and make eating out both healthy and enjoyable.
Here are some pointers to remember that can help you make wise choices when eating out: go for balance, watch portion sizes and drink water or low-fat milk. Keep the ground rules of good nutrition in mind. Eat a variety of foods in moderate(适中的)amounts, limit the amount of fat you eat, and watch the amount of salt in food. If you develop the skills to make healthy choices now, your body will thank you later.
Eating out can be one of life's great pleasures. Make the right choices, ask for what you need, and balance your meals out with healthy meals at home. You can enjoy yourself and take good care of yourself at the same time.
小题1: From the passage, we can infer that often eating out______________ .
A．contributes to healthy bodies
B．maintains good relations with friends
C．is of disadvantage to health
D．saves time from cooking小题2: On the author's wedding anniversary, _______________________.
A．he prefers to cook some instant noodles for his wife
B．he would like to have a party at home
C．he must make an important choice
D．he is likely to take his wife to eat out小题3: The third paragraph doesn't say but implies that________________.
A．people's awareness of health has improved
B．most people are worried about their cholesterol
C．calories have caused people's attention
D．it is important to choose your food every day小题4:If you had been watching for your diet, _____________________ .
A．you wouldn't have suffered any disease
B．you would be in good health now
C．you might have had much experience in life
D．you could have cured your illnesses
